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Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oudenburg

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Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oudenburg

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Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oudenburg

01:24

24.5km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 4.72 km for 10 m

After 22.5 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

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3.29 km

Rietnest Observation Tower

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From this observation tower you have a beautiful view of the flat polder landscape and the Zwaanhoek nature reserve.

The best way to describe the Zwaanhoek is: sweet, salty, swampy. …

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4.19 km

Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve

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Description of the area
The Zwaanhoek is bordered in the north by the Ghent-Oostende railway, in the east and southeast by the Nieuwpoort-Plassendale canal and in the southwest and west …

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4.87 km

Plassendale Lock Complex

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A very pleasant little spot to put your bike down and enjoy the sun before leaving for Ostend.

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4.96 km

Plassendale-Nieuwpoort Canal

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Beautiful countryside crossed by the canal, including nice cycle paths. What more could you want?

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6.39 km

Bruges–Ostend Canal

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A nice bike ride under shady trees.

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10.3 km

Rest area with a view of the pond

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You can shelter from the rain here, or when the weather is better, relax on the bench and enjoy the view over the water.

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11.5 km

Tree-Lined Path with Silver Willows

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Here you have to expect root bumps on the bike path!

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17.8 km

De Hoge Dijken Nature Reserve (Roksemput)

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The Hoge Dijken are popularly known as Roksemput. This 52 hectare area is a true bird paradise that offers something for everyone with its diversity of trees, shrubs and animals. …

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

7.57 km

7.27 km

217 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

10.3 km

746 m

255 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

29°C

14°C

11 %

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Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve – Bruges–Ostend Canal loop from Oudenburg

Rietnest Observation Tower

Zwaanhoek Nature Reserve

Plassendale Lock Complex

Plassendale-Nieuwpoort Canal

Bruges–Ostend Canal

Rest area with a view of the pond

Tree-Lined Path with Silver Willows

De Hoge Dijken Nature Reserve (Roksemput)

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